Commercialization & Industry Relations Specialist

Defensewerx; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

DEFENSEWERX is seeking a part-time team member for the ERDCWERX Innovation Hub in Vicksburg, MS. The role involves building industry-government connections, promoting tech transfer, and supporting commercialization efforts with the US Army ERDC.

Work ~26 hours/week, Monday–Friday, in-person during business hours. Ideal candidates have a background in marketing or business development with at least five years' related experience, and can navigate Hubspot, Trello, Submittable, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing, business, or related field.
• Five years of experience in marketing, business development, sales, or related functions preferred.
• Must pass a background check and be able to obtain security clearance.
• Minimal travel (<5%).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms (Hubspot, Trello, Submittable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain industry relationships to promote tech transfer opportunities.
• Conduct market research on ERDC IP and commercialization pathways.
• Identify target companies for tech transfer and perform due diligence.
• Utilize Hubspot and other tools to track interactions and deal status.
• Communicate value propositions to industry audiences.
• Coordinate with EWX team and DWX to achieve commercialization goals.
• Present at webinars and participate in events.
• Support marketing strategies and outreach campaigns.
• Maintain knowledge of ERDC goals and IP commercialization processes.

Skills

Marketing

Business development

Sales

Customer engagement

Economic development

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in marketing or related field

Tools

Hubspot

Trello

Submittable

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DEFENSEWERX is seeking a part-time team member for the ERDCWERX Innovation Hub in Vicksburg, MS. The role involves building industry-government connections, promoting tech transfer, and supporting commercialization efforts with the US Army ERDC.

Work ~26 hours/week, Monday–Friday, in-person during business hours. Ideal candidates have a background in marketing or business development with at least five years' related experience, and can navigate Hubspot, Trello, Submittable, and MS Office.